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How to get fromStaines-upon-Thames to Kensington Palaceby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Staines-upon-Thames to Kensington Palace by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddingtontrain train Heathrow Terminal 5 - London Paddington
    41 min
    £11–40

  2. Drive 16.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staines-upon-Thames to Kensington Palacecar car 16.3 mi
    32 min
    £4–6

  3. Train, line 49 bus

    1. Take the train from Staines to Clapham Junctiontrain train Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Kensington Palacebus bus 49
    1h 18m
    £8–16

  4. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 8
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Gloucester Road stationsubway subway Piccadilly
    1h 21m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staines-upon-Thames to Kensington Palacetaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    32 min
    £120–150

  6. Line 203 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Hounslow West Stationbus bus 203
    2. Take the bus from Hounslow West Station to Kensington Palacebus bus N9
    1h 51m
    £4

Staines-upon-Thames to Kensington Palace by train, bus, and foot

Calendar732Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Staines-upon-Thames, England and Kensington Palace, England?

Heathrow Express operates a train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £32–36 and the journey takes 20 min. Elizabeth Line (TfL) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmsleigh Bus Station to Kensington Palace via Hounslow West Station and Kensington Palace in around 1h 51m.

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